Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 cups plain whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 hothouse cucumber (Also called English cucumber)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped mint leaves (set aside a sprig for garnishing)
  • 1 large garlic clove, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press 
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted (see notes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instruction

  • Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, use a small spoon to scrape out the seeds, and grate it or finely chop it.
  • Spoon the yogurt into a large mixing bowl and add the cucumbers, garlic, cumin and salt. Stir, taste, and season with more salt, if needed. Chill, covered, until ready to eat.
  • to serve, spoon raita into a small bowl and top with a sprig of fresh mint